My 60lb weight loss success story, at 51 years old.

shinyshell55

Thanks for posting your story and pic's. I am 56 in years but I am currently on a quest to "turn back the clock." Besides participating in MFP I recently began P90X. I am a shorty and you are right about how much is the right amount to eat. I am a former marathon runner(Big Sur, Boston and New York) and could pretty much not concern myself with what I ate. That was then and this is now. So my goal for the rest of my life is to be as fit and healthy as I can be. Also I broke my leg last summer so going through the 8 month recovery was a total wake up call. So here's to super fitness for everyone of all ages!

mommy7

DANG! That is awesome!!

Sockimobi

Flipping hell! I thought you had a motivational photo as your user pic... then I checked out your profile! You're amazing!

phfactor40

Wow, I almost cried when I read your story, this is exactly how I feel inside. I have been done marathons, half marathon, 5K and 10K and cannot shed a pound. At this point I am not concerned with the weight but more with toning. By the way, we are the same age. Can you share some suggestions for toning and shaping? Not trying to look like you (and probably do not have the body structure) but I know it could look much better. Currently I go to the gym and do the elliptical machine for 30 minutes, and do the machine with weights, run/walk a three days a week, spinning class once a week, aqua aerobics twice a week, Zumba once a week. The problem is I am not doing enough weight training since I do not know how or where to start. YOU ARE AN AMAZING INSPIRATION! Thank you for just reading my post.

ChefTamiCinNC

So glad you thought enough of all of us to share your story! Your story will help many..including me! Funny thing is that I let MFP hold me accountable when my co-workers and family are continuing to make bad choices right in front of me! MFP might just be a website but it might as well be a personal trainer with a whip! I do not want to let it down! If I am having a bad day I can come here and get encouragement from total stangers but for whatever I feel like they are my close personal friends! Thanks again for sharing!

30musha30

OMG you look amazing!!!

ladytinkerbell99

bump for later

fionarama

Wow, I almost cried when I read your story, this is exactly how I feel inside. I have been done marathons, half marathon, 5K and 10K and cannot shed a pound. At this point I am not concerned with the weight but more with toning. By the way, we are the same age. Can you share some suggestions for toning and shaping? Not trying to look like you (and probably do not have the body structure) but I know it could look much better. Currently I go to the gym and do the elliptical machine for 30 minutes, and do the machine with weights, run/walk a three days a week, spinning class once a week, aqua aerobics twice a week, Zumba once a week. The problem is I am not doing enough weight training since I do not know how or where to start. YOU ARE AN AMAZING INSPIRATION! Thank you for just reading my post.

if you are lost on weight training you could look at www.bodybuilding.com and try Jamie Eason LiveFit thats a great learning curve for getting into weight training.

californiagirl2012

I hope you can see my pictures:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/photos/view/16440072

I added a couple of BEFORE pictures there at the end.

I also have pictures at this website:
http://s1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj492/californiagirl_bobbie/